Students and faculty from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law, along with USask leaders, welcomed representatives from McDougall Gauley LLP to the college Monday to celebrate the firm’s recent $750,000 gift to USask Law.
Join us for One Book, One Province Saskatchewan, a community reading initiative in support of the International Year of the Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Even after his passing in 2024, Dr. Barry Blakley (BSc’70, Sc’71, DVM’75, MSc’77, PhD) continues to celebrate students who excel in veterinary toxicology — the specialty he loved.
A new scholarship program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business will ensure that a commerce degree remains a realistic dream for students across Saskatchewan thanks to an extraordinary bequest from William (Bill) (BComm'55) and May Ellen Pringle.
USask graduate S.E. Grummett (BFA’16), who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (honours) degree in drama in 2016, has travelled around the world as a performer, director, writer, designer, puppeteer, and video artist
The new Forest Resources Certificate meets the industry demand for graduates equipped with the field skills and knowledge to excel in a forestry-related position.
Recent USask graduates Rebecca Tootoosis (BComm'25) and Shawn Whitford (BComm'25) have returned to campus as University of Saskatchewan (USask) employees after both completed their degrees at the Edwards School of Business in 2025.
Dr. Mike Jelinski (DVM'86) of Rocky View County, Alta., established the “Dr. Michael Jelinski and Family Student Award in Veterinary Medicine” in 2025 to encompass a long and storied history with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
Black Fox Farm and Distillery, owned and operated by USask graduates John Cote (BSA’86) and Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote (BSA’87, MSc’94), has been honoured as Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year
Wayne Brownlee (BSc’75, MBA’77) has been honoured for his leadership in the business and philanthropy sectors
Carter Frerichs completed the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in 2025 and was recognized by his colleagues for his exceptional leadership during the program.
An engaging evening of networking, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, the USask Young Alumni Social returns Jan. 15 at Remai Modern for graduates of the last 10 years (2015–25)
The Indigenous Law Centre (ILC), based at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law, is preparing to celebrate more than 50 years of facilitating access to legal education for Indigenous peoples.
Looking back on 80 years of the Edwards Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Harini Aiyer (GPSC’20, PhD’23) didn’t know quite what to expect when she left family and friends back home in Asia and headed overseas to North America more than a decade ago.
In life, few competitions are as fierce, or as meaningful, as those between siblings. As sisters, Judi Garman and Lorraine Klippel (BSPE’68) grew up competing against one another in sport, it helped pave the way for them to become Hall of Famers.
USask alumna Jade Houmphanh competed in 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines.
A new study shows that the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is providing a multi-billion-dollar impact to provincial and national economies, while preparing students for successful careers.
USask graduate Dr. Maxine Thévenot (BMusEd’91), one of North America’s premier organists, is set to conduct a large orchestra and chorus of 150 voices at Carnegie Hall
A PhD student, teaching assistant, and competitive weightlifter, Laura Carruthers (BSA’22) balances the heavy demands of graduate research and international competition
Engineering graduate Jay Shah (BE’22), the founder and CEO of TrackPoint.ai, credits USask with helping him on his entrepreneurial journey
In supporting wellness and resilience among dental students, Dr. Kristin Yont is helping to shape a healthier, stronger future for the profession.
A significant gift from two University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law) alumni is aimed at enhancing the college’s record of excellence in commercial law.
Effective soil management is crucial to resolving many environmental issues, including food and water shortages and climate change.
Four Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) students have proved that it is never too late to go back to school. Inspired by their life experiences and support from their families, they chose to become physical therapists and are not looking back.
In a special tribute to its retiring president, Peter Stoicheff, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has commissioned a musical composition for seven musicians to be premiered at farewell events this month.
The official portrait of University of Saskatchewan (USask) President and Vice-Chancellor Peter Stoicheff, painted by renowned Canadian artist Phil Richards, was unveiled during a special community event at Remai Modern
With a $10-million gift from alumni Xiaoping (Bob) Xu (MA’92, LLD’17) and Ling (Linda) Chen (MA’90), a decade of visionary leadership by University of Saskatchewan (USask) President Peter Stoicheff has been honoured.
Current and former USask staff and faculty discuss the steps taken to prevent the Y2K crisis on campus a quarter century ago.
When USask alumnus Colin Rosengren (BSA’97) co-founded Three Farmers, he brought a love of sustainable farming to the business.
Gift from Bob Mason (BSA’65) and Cora Greer (BA’70) will help the College of Agriculture and Bioresources grow.
Meet USask alumna Jenna Sarich (BSc(AnBiosc)’19, MSc’23), an up-and-coming voice in Canadian beef research.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students are putting crop protection technology in the hands of producers with an AI-powered, sustainable pest management platform for smart phones.
Ten years ago, Dr. Peter Stoicheff (PhD) embraced the immense responsibility and the opportunity ahead as he was introduced as the 11th president in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask graduate Dr. M. Grant Maxie (DVM’69, PhD), who was a student in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s first class, is the editor of an influential textbook
From hospital to home: exploring the use of technology to support cancer caregivers
Students can complete the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate at the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert campus.
USask fall graduate Kofi Junior Effah Frimpong celebrates completion of his Masters; embarks on PhD in Nursing
Competitive trail running brings joy to USask nursing graduate Caitlin Schindel (BSN’12), who won the UTMB Puerto Vallarta 50-kilometre race in 2023
The honour recognizes outstanding leadership, career achievements and lifelong commitment to making a positive impact as an engineer, business leader, athlete, and philanthropist.
For the third time in five years, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies will play for the Vanier Cup.
Three individuals nominated by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) were recognized during the National Philanthropy Day celebrations on Nov. 13 in Saskatoon, Sask.
Business economics graduate Aiden Gerwing saw university as a chance to reinvent himself
Tracey Jungwirth (BSc’92) had only read about Lieutenant Harold Robinson (BA’40), but she wanted to leave flowers at his grave
Dr. Shayna Levitt (DVM) of Toronto, Ont., credits her time as a graduate student in the combined residency (ophthalmology) and MSc program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for the tremendous personal and professional growth she has experienced as both a clinician and a researcher.
Fan Yang’s thesis research focused on protecting barley from a common plant disease.
Graduate student to receive Master of Science degree at USask Fall Convocation.
USask Arts and Science graduand to receive University Medal in the Sciences at Fall Convocation.
This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medallist at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming nursing education with immersive virtual reality.
Jessica Davey is building transparency in the beef industry as a progressive livestock producer.
Daniela Sampaio of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Education is using her personal experiences to improve the lives of neurodivergent students.
From the Prairies to Passchendaele, from the Land of Living Skies to the skies over London in the Battle of Britain, the McNab brothers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) answered their country’s call in both world wars.
USask alumnus Howard Sproat (BSPE’74, BEd’75), one of this year’s Golden Grads, looks back at his award-winning career as a canoe instructor and physical education teacher
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour the extraordinary community contributions and leadership of Chief Perry Bellegarde at this year’s Fall Convocation.
A generous gift boosts rural healthcare in Saskatchewan by supporting nursing students
Bernie Slogotski (BComm’67) and Thedra Hunt (BA’66) have made a generous donation to establish a new centre for entrepreneurship that will support students and faculty across all 18 colleges and schools at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) through programming, education and mentorship.
When was the last time you thought about where your water ends up?
From a distance, there’s nothing unusual about the round hay bale sitting in a round bale feeder — it’s just more feed for the acreage’s horses leaning in to grab mouthfuls of hay.
For Nicolas Rincon Bonilla (MPA’24), pursuing his graduate studies at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus turned out to be “one of the best decisions” he ever made.
USask alumna Dr. Alanna Danilkewich (MD’75), one of this year’s Golden Grads, is known for her dedication to students, patients, and the medical profession
College of Education alumna Rita Bouvier (BEd’75, MEd’84), a celebrated writer and educator, is one of this year’s USask Golden Grads
Dr. Colin Laroque (BSc’93, PhD) listens to what the trees tell him.
Would you trust AI with your cancer diagnosis? A USask graduate is making sure you can.
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are marking the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2025 with an original exhibition, Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives.
Museum on the USask campus houses more than 1,000 artifacts and replicas from the ancient and medieval world
A former captain of the Huskie men’s hockey team and proud alumnus, Shannon Briske (BComm’01) and his family have made a $500,000 donation to advance Huskie hockey on the national stage
USask Engineering second-year undergraduate and new graduate studies students marked their entry into their chosen disciplines at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony.
Each year, wildfires present significant challenges for Canadian communities, forcing individuals from their homes, impacting their livelihoods and posing a risk to their health. For First Nations and Métis communities the damage from wildfires has been experienced year after year and has left lasting impacts.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Tom Warkentin (PhD'92) has been awarded the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) Industry Appreciation Award for his significant contribution to Canada’s pulse and special crops industry.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and a linear accelerator—part of a vital animal health care and education project that wouldn’t have been possible without significant support from donors.
Botanist and plant ecologist Dr. Philip J. Burton has written a new book focusing on sustainable resource management
The student team garage bay in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering will provide room for groups like the Quarter-Scale Tractor Team, the USask Space Design Team, and the Huskie Formula Racing Team to work on large-scale projects.
Adnan Fida (BSc’00, MSc’08), who currently works for Google, reflects on his time as a USask computer science student 25 years after his graduation
Petros, an award-winning artist, researcher, and educator, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history at the University of Saskatchewan in 1996
Assistant Professor Dr. Karen Juckes and USask nursing alumna Megan Hewson publish children’s book to raise awareness about chronic pain.
On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together in an incredible show of support during the university’s annual 24-hour fundraising event.
USask Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative in support of USask people and projects will take place on Sept. 10, 2025.
Registered Doctoral Psychologist Debra Kemp-Koo (BA’80, MEd’85, PhD’14) knew when she got a call asking her to help reopen the educational assessment centre in the College of Education that it was an opportunity too important to pass up.
On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community will come together in support of Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative. Among the researchers that could benefit from donor support that day is Dr. Stephen Lee (MD'14), an associate professor, infectious disease and internal medicine physician, and member of the College of Medicine’s artificial intelligence (AI) education committee, who is exploring how AI could fundamentally change health care.
Brianna Andrews (BSKI’22) has compiled a truly remarkable resume during her time at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Entrepreneur and author Daria Malin (BComm’00) began to develop her expertise in sales, branding, marketing, and business as a USask student
This year’s recipients will be celebrated at the annual awards gala on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Remai Modern
Sahas Mittal, who is in his second year at the College of Engineering, says donor support plays a key role in helping post-secondary students achieve their dreams
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative that brings the entire university community together to support people and projects across the institution, can be the perfect opportunity to inspire others to give back.
$300,000 donation to the College of Education and the University Library made in memory of gay activist couple James Komar and John Irwin
University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD’18) is one of five Canadian researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort.
It was basketball that brought Samson LaMontagne (BSKI'08, BEd'15) from Regina to the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. It was basketball and a degree that instilled in him some important life lessons. And it was a degree and the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) that set him on a path teaching and protecting the Michif language in this province and beyond.
Paleontologists Jack Milligan and Kaitlin Lindblad appear in an episode of the celebrated series, which returns this summer
USask graduate Jackie Bantle (BEd’88, BSA’92) manages a state-of-the-art facility with 1,500 square feet of growing space
Heather Alford (BusAdm’19, BA’22, MSc’25), who is pursuing a PhD in USask’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is grateful for the support she’s received from supervisors and colleagues and through scholarships and awards
One of the most anticipated times of year on campus, Homecoming 2025 welcomes back alumni, students, staff, faculty, and the entire University of Saskatchewan (USask) community to reunite, reminisce, and root for the Huskies.
USask drama graduate and Saskatoon-based entrepreneur Daniel Ford Beavis (BFA’00) is known internationally for his work as a fight director and stunt performer
Arts and Science graduate Peter McPherson (BA’91) discusses how human geography laid the groundwork for success
The University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA) celebrated the accomplishments of nine colleagues during a ceremony
Dr. Kazuki Ikeda, a former USask postdoctoral fellow who worked at quanTA, is breaking new ground in quantum science
Your summer reading list isn’t complete without one of these recent books written by members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) community.
